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GBP40,000 to GBP52,000 per annum, 30 - 35 days' holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're resilient, responsible and ready to go far.
Just like you.
As a Department Manager at Lidl, you'll play a key role across our 14 warehouses, motivating your team to make sure our products reach our stores without a hitch. From boosting productivity and ensuring deadlines are met to supporting your Team Manager with merchandising and managing inventory, you'll bring a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and keeping our warehouses running like clockwork. You'll also have the chance to prove your leadership skills by championing, delegating, motivating, and helping your team to realise their full potential.
In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, 30-35 days' annual holiday (pro rata), a 10% in-store discount and more of the perks you deserve.
We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.
What you'll do
- Responsible for a department in the Warehouse (Regional Distribution Centre). Line managing an amazing team of Shift Leaders, coaching, and training them and their teams to succeed
- Working closely with your team of Shift Leaders and other Department Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation
- Ambitiously boosting productivity and through optimisation of warehouse process and performance to achieve quality results
- Taking a hands-on approach to manage daily operational processes and shifts for your department
- Supporting your Team Manager with operations, compliance, and Head Office projects
- Responsible for grievance and investigation process, acting as a disciplinary manager
- Confidently creating an environment where your team can do their best work, shift after shift, in accordance with our Leadership & Company Principles
What you'll need
- A full UK driving licence is desirable
- Natural confidence and leadership qualities to get the best out of everyone you work with
- Experience leading your previous team(s) to success
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines under pressure
- A keen eye for detail to effectively control costs, rotas and transport plans
- An open communication style that lets you get your message across to anyone
If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
What you'll receive
This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. We're proud to have a culture and salary structure that promotes both the equality of opportunity, and pay.
Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. 30-35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). Save for your future with our pension scheme or save today with a 10% in-store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
